Why Pottery At Home exists
You've done a pottery course. You loved it. But you're not ready to spend over £1,000 on a wheel, or store a large 40kg piece of equipment in your flat.
Pottery At Home lets you keep practising without the upfront cost or commitment. Delivered to your door, collected when you're done.
What's included
Everything you need to get started is included with your first hire.
​Pottery wheel
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Your chosen wheel, delivered ready to use.
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All equipment is tested and safety-checked before delivery.
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Pottery At Home welcome pack (yours to keep)
A starter set of essential tools, clay, and a branded apron.
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Starter tool set
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Needle tool, rib, trimming tool, wire cutter, and sponge.
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Bag of clay
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One bag of general-purpose stoneware clay.
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Quick-start guide
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Simple guidance on setup, care, and getting started.
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Firing guidance
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Clear information on firing your work locally via KilnShare.
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No studio membership. No hidden extras.
How it works
Here’s how a typical hire works - simple and straightforward:
1. Reserve your wheel
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​Choose your wheel and preferred start date.
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We’ll confirm availability and next steps.
2. Delivery and collection
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We deliver your wheel to your home and collect it when you're done.
3. Set up at home
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Your wheel arrives ready to use, with simple setup guidance included.
4. Throw at your own pace
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Use the wheel as much as you like throughout your hire period.
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No fixed times or classes.
5. Fire locally
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When your work is ready, access kiln space near you using KilnShare.
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Learn more about firing your pottery
6. Return when finished
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At the end of your hire, we’ll collect the wheel.
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You keep the tools, clay, and apron
Delivery & Deposit
Delivery & Collection
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Free delivery and collection across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Falkirk, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife, North Lanarkshire, the Scottish Borders, and Berwick-upon-Tweed.​
We’ll confirm delivery or collection details with you once your reservation is received.
Deposit
A refundable deposit is required for all rentals.
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Tabletop wheel: £150 refundable deposit
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Economy full-size wheel: £175 refundable deposit
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Premium full-size wheel: £200 refundable deposit
The deposit is returned when the wheel is collected in good condition, in line with our Care, Damage & Deposit Policy.
Billing
Pottery At Home hires are billed in simple, clear periods to keep things predictable and manageable.
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Minimum hire: 4 weeks
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First payment: £116 (tabletop), £140 (economy) or £180 (full-size) - this covers your first 4 weeks
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After that: Your hire continues weekly, billed in advance each week, until you're ready to return the wheel
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End anytime: Just give us notice and we'll arrange collection
You’ll always know when a payment is due, and there are no surprise charges.